Little Fish's Opposites

Have fun exploring opposite word pairs in this vibrant, bubbly board book by Maisy creator Lucy Cousins, the award-winning creator of Hooray for Fish!

Hello! I am Little Fish,
swimming in the sea.
Today I’m learning opposites.
Come along with me!

Join Little Fish and friends on an exciting underwater search for opposites! Baby seahorses are young, but Turtle is very old. Look at how shelly fish hide in their shells, but come out when Little Fish calls. Ele-fish may be slow, but Fly Fish whizzes fast! Readers both big and small will enjoy this delightful board book from Lucy Cousins with its playful rhyming text and bold illustrations—a fresh, effervescent introduction to learning opposite words, with adorable Little Fish as a guide.

Standard and Primary covers are widely available through general retailers. They often have higher print runs and can be cheaper, especially during sales.

In contrast, Direct Market (DM) and variant covers are primarily sold in comic shops. DM editions tend to have more limited availability and may be more valuable to collectors.

The main differences lie in artwork style, availability, price, and collector appeal. Ultimately, the choice between standard and variant covers depends on personal preference, budget, and individual collecting goals.

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• Collect shorter runs or story arcs
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The choice between these formats often depends on personal preference, budget, and collecting goals. Omnibus and OHC editions offer larger artwork and more content but at a higher price, while TPs provide a more affordable way to collect complete story arcs